HOBOKEN, N.J. (Sept. 28, 2016) — The Drew University field hockey team traveled to Hoboken for an intrastate non-conference matchup with Stevens Institute of Technology that it would drop 5-0 on Wednesday afternoon.
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By the Numbers:Â Drew's overall record dropped to 2-6 while Stevens' record improved to 6-3. Drew's road record took a hit, dropping the Rangers under .500 to 1-2. Stevens is still undefeated at home with an impressive 5-0 record.Â
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Top Performers: Junior midfielder
Madi Sheetz took a team high two shots in the setback, one of which made it on goal. Sophomore defender
Kate Todero took a shot and notched two defensive saves in the contest bringing her season total to three. Todero has added a new facet to her game that has made her more defensive and an important asset to the backline.
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Turning Point: Just 30 seconds into the game Stevens scored a goal, which would turn out to be all they'd need to win it.
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Other Highlights: Sheetz's shot on goal looked promising but was deflected away with an impressive defensive save from a Ducks' defender. Senior forward
Huma Sheikh tried a shot so powerful that it broke through the defensive front and made it to the front of the net before it was kicked away by the Ducks' net minder.
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Stat Sheet: Drew spent a significant amount of the second half in the offensive zone, lining up for five penalty corners compared to one in the first half.
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Sophomore goaltender
Ryann Callaghan made nine saves, bringing her season total to 93. Callaghan stands at second in the conference in saves.
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Next Up: Landmark Conference action returns on Saturday, Oct. 1
st. Drew is going to face Moravian on the road at 1:00 p.m. in search of its first conference win.
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